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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
May/June REN members and partners have been super busy, check out the June 2025 REN Newsletter. rareepilepsynetwork.org/so/9ePTM4NjV...
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June 2025
The Promise of Precision Therapies... Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) made national news and history by treating an infant with a customized gene therapy. This gives our community hope for ...
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Last call for AES 2025 Abstracts! Make your research seen at THE epilepsy conference.
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
@Ana Rita Moreira of the REN member @vatpasealliance.org shared her moving advocacy story, "Don't Let the Light Go Out," with the @Epilepsy Foundation's Foundation Quarterly Spring 2025. The energy and determination of their community is contagious. www.flipsnack.com/epilepsyfoun...
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Foundation Quarterly Spring 2025
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
REN partner DEE-P Connections is putting on a webinar about a very important topic! Marriage and Parenting a Medically Complex Child. TONIGHT! deepconnections.net/event/relati...
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Relationships 101 - Marriage & Parenting a Medically Complex Child - DEE-P Information Resource Center
Join us, as Amanda Griffith-Atkins (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and PWS Mom) unpacks the realities of working on your marriage while parenting a child with disabilities and medical complexiti...
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
The majority of REN member organizations were created by volunteers, and volunteers are their engine! This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to take a moment to thank those volunteers who have genuinely been changing the odds for those with rare epilepsies and inspiring others! They are heroes!
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
REN's March/April 2025 Newsletter is out, including a new "Washington Watch" Section to help navigate the changes and suggest actions to elevate our voices in this crucial time! rareepilepsynetwork.org/so/78PNSraUo...
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March - April 2025
It just keeps coming and coming... Everytime we sat down to write this newsletter and felt like we had even a small handle on everything happening, something new (and often terrible for rare epilepsie...
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Joining REN connects you to 150+ leaders of communities affected by rare epilepsy who know there is very little training to be an advocacy leader. Visit www.rareepilepsynetwork.org/members-part... to check out our members and partners and join.
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Hope for HIE @hopeforhie.org · 16/03/2025
Allison Moise, BSW, our Peer Support Coordinator, is at the National Epilepsy Walk and a part of the first cohort of epilepsy research ambassadors going through training today! She ran into Ilene Miller from @rareepilepsy.bsky.social today, too! #NeuroSky #Epilepsy #Advocacy
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
This Friday, get to know two REN members doing amazing work for their communities on our Blog page. www.rareepilepsynetwork.org/blog. This week, the Koolen-de Vries Syndrome Foundation and Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics leaders shared what they are especially proud of.
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National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities @nacdd.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Community, accessibility, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities should be recognized and championed every day—not just in March. Share Now: forms.office.com/r/FP6KbAV8MS Meet us, know us, involve us. #WeReHereAllYear #NACDD #DDAwareness
Illustration of the "Meet Us, Know Us" initiative, promoting relationships and collaboration among diverse community members.Illustration of the "Meet Us, Know Us" initiative, promoting relationships and collaboration among diverse community members.
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
On this Rare Disease Day we share the story of Charlotte's epilepsy journey with v-ATPase. To learn more about Charlotte’s diagnosis, please visit www.vatpasealliance.org @vatpasealliance.org
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
REN's members and partners are out there celebrating Rare Disease Week. Check out some of the amazing activities these movers and shakers are undertaking. www.rareepilepsynetwork.org/so/ccPKRNuQo...
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February 2025
Feeling Helpless and Frustrated... We know we speak for many when we say we are feeling exhausted and frustrated. We have been hearing from concerned colleagues at academia, government, nonprofits and...
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Spread the word!! and Alternative Event for Rare Disease Day in DC! Thank you to Worldwide Clinical Trials for providing this opportunity! www.linkedin.com/posts/worldw...
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Worldwide Clinical Trials on LinkedIn: #rarediseaseday #nih #fda #rallyforrare #communitydriven #researchmatters | 17 comments
RALLY FOR RARE IS GOING FORWARD! Thanks to the overwhelmingly positive response from all of you, we are moving forward with a community-led #RareDiseaseDay… | 17 comments on LinkedIn
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Rare Disease Day is coming up on Friday! The Rare Epilepsy Network is so proud to have so many advocates out there celebrating this week in their countries, cities, states, and capitals! Please celebrate with us by spreading the word!
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Rare Epilepsy Advocates headed to DC this week for Rare Disease Week events; there will be a casual meet-up on Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025 starting around 5:30pm (est) at Logan Tavern, 1423 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA. Connect with Ilene Penn Miller if you need more details or plan to go!
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Key Discussion Topics: • What are the most critical economic impacts on caregivers? • How do these impacts differ across various patient and caregiver contexts? • What gaps exist in current research, and how can we address them? app.glueup.com/event/the-ec...
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The Economic Realities of Caregiving | Center for Innovation & Value Research
Explore caregiving’s economic challenges and their impact on patients, families, and the broader healthcare system. This interactive workshop will provide actionable insights for researchers, patients...
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
This week is Seizure Action Plan Awareness Week! Don't delay – take control of your health today by creating your Seizure Action Plan! Download your SAP today, available in seven different languages: sprout.link/epilepsyfdn?...
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Today we Celebrate International Epilepsy Day & The Rare Epilepsies! This day encourages everyone, regardless of how they are affected by epilepsy, to advocate for global human rights for people living with epilepsy. www.rareepilepsynetwork.org
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s @ODC_UPenn's Genetic Counseling Student Exchange (GCSX) participant from the Penn Medicine Genetic Counseling Program. Over the next 10 weeks, they'll be working on advocacy projects for REN @odc-upenn.bsky.social
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
TODAY, 3pm EST "Growing Together: Navigating the Life Stage Checklist for Families." Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Join us Feb 6, 2025 2pm CST for an empowering and informative webinar, Growing Together: Navigating the Life Stage Checklist for Families. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
REN members/partners have some exciting events! Today, our partners at DEE-P Connections are hosting a webinar 'Making sure every inchstone of progress is measured – Update on The Inchstone Project." register deepconnections.net/events/. All REN Events www.rareepilepsynetwork.org#:~:text=Cale...
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Home | REN
The Rare Epilepsy Network (REN)'s mission is to work with urgency to collaboratively improve outcomes of rare epilepsy patients and families by fostering patient-focused research and advocacy
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Are you looking for an opportunity/job in the rare epilepsy space? Several REN members/partners have openings. Check them out here! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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Public REN Member/Partner Job Openings (REN owner)
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Check out our upcoming event, Growing Together: Navigating the Life Stage Checklist for Families. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
REN would like to acknowledge and thank our 2024-2025 Interns working behind the scenes to develop content and new tools for REN and other partners. Thank you! www.rareepilepsynetwork.org/post/ren-s-2...
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REN's 2024-2025 Interns
REN would like to acknowledge and thank our 2024-2025 Interns working behind the scenes to develop content and new tools for REN and other partners. These Walt Whitman High School interns have made s...
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Many REN members and partners are seeking candidates for various roles, from marketing to executive director to science/research officers. Sign up to have your information and skills shared with the 150+ organizations that are part of REN here. forms.gle/2kPDy7MNnZj5...
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
The Curse of Stigma is more than a documentary! The stories in the film empower people to speak out, to tell others that epilepsy is treatable, and that there should be no shame. Watch The Curse of Stigma Film at: thecurseofstigma.org
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Join our partners at AGENDA (Alliance for Genetic Etiologies in NeuroDevelopmental Disorders and Autism) at their upcoming meeting. AGENDA is lucky enough to have Wendy Chung from BCH speak on Newborn Screening. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
We recently got an amazing compliment that our newsletter was one of the most informative in the epilepsy space! Check out our website to sign up to receive it! www.rareepilepsynetwork.org
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Home | REN
The Rare Epilepsy Network (REN)'s mission is to work with urgency to collaboratively improve outcomes of rare epilepsy patients and families by fostering patient-focused research and advocacy
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
We are thinking about all of the families who are affected by rare epilepsies who are being displaced by the wildfires in California. Our thoughts are with you!
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
If you are looking for a new role in the rare epilepsy space, there are many opportunities with our REN partners! docs.google.com/spreadsheets... Please check out the job openings from our REN member partners.
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Public REN Member/Partner Job Openings
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Join our partners at AGENDA (Alliance for Genetic Etiologies in NeuroDevelopmental Disorders and Autism) at their upcoming meeting. AGENDA is lucky enough to have Wendy Chung from BCH speak on Newborn Screening. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
We are thrilled to share that DEE-P Connections, in partnership with the Rare Epilepsy Network, held a DEE Patient Listening session on November 22nd, 2024 with members of the @fda.gov.
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rareepilepsy.bsky.social @rareepilepsy.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Some REN members and partners are hiring! Check out some of the opportunities! docs.google.com/document/d/e...
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REN Member/Partner Job Openings
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Christina SanInocencio @csaninocencio.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Big news for the epilepsy community. A bill has been introduced in the Senate (S.5353) and House (# TBD) to create A National Plan for Epilepsy. Learn more - www.epilepsy-national-plan.org @rareepilepsy.bsky.social
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